Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning, divided
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2½ cups chicken broth
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken until browned, about 5 minutes, then remove from the pan.
- Add garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds.
- Stir in chicken broth and rice, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream, parmesan cheese, chicken, remaining Italian seasoning, and onion powder. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate in Italian seasoning for up to 24 hours.
- Ensure the rice is fully cooked before serving to avoid a crunchy texture.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, as preferences vary.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Lactose
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg